Description

This Christmas Sprinkle Buttermilk Bread is a festive and moist quick bread bursting with colorful red and green sprinkles. Made with a tender buttermilk batter and a buttery flavor, it’s perfect for holiday breakfasts, snacks, or dessert. The loaf is easy to prepare, baked to golden perfection, and decorated with coarse sugar or extra sprinkles for a cheerful presentation. Whether gifted wrapped in wax paper or served alongside hot cocoa, this bread brings joyful flavor and color to any holiday table.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (210g)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk (240ml)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Mix-ins

½ cup red and green sprinkles (jimmies style)

Optional Topping

1 tablespoon coarse sugar
Additional sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

Preheat and prep the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
Combine the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk.
Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
Fold in the sprinkles: Gently fold in the red and green jimmies sprinkles carefully to prevent colors from bleeding.
Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Optionally sprinkle coarse sugar or additional sprinkles on top. Bake for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, checking around 40 minutes to avoid overbaking.
Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve as desired.

Notes

Use jimmies sprinkles instead of nonpareils to prevent color bleeding.
Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb soft and tender.
Always line the pan with parchment paper for easier bread removal.
Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
Store bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Optional cinnamon or almond extract can be added for flavor variations.
For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend but expect slight texture changes.
Substitute buttermilk with milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, resting 5–10 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Christmas bread, buttermilk bread, festive bread, sprinkle bread, holiday bread, quick bread, colorful bread, holiday baking, Christmas recipe, butter bread